Banner and Video Ad Spending On the Rise

comScore is sharing some research indicating that despite a recent study from the IAB and Price Waterhouse Coopers saying that display-related ad spending declined in Q4 2008, banner ad spending actually increased.

YouTube and Universal Making a Music Video Site?

Update: YouTube has officially announced Vevo. Original article 03/05: The number one video site in the US and the world's largest music label are said to be cooking up a deal and a new service. YouTube and Universal Music Group are reportedly in talks to create a premium online music video service.

Skype Buy Back Not Likely

A proposed buyout of eBay's Skype by the Internet calling services co-founders and a group of private - equity firms is not likely to be completed.